Total births
133
Unisex name · since 2004
Ruari
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 133 babies named Ruari, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 2004–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
133 girls have been named Ruari since 2004, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ruari recorded 133 times among girls since 2004, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2022.
- 133 total births
- 2004–2022 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
133 girls have been named Ruari since 2004, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2022.
- 133
- total births
- 2004–2022
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Ruari was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
16 babies were named Ruari in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Ruari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ruari splits its recorded history at 2012: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ruari at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2004
Ruari popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2022
- Peak year (2016)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Ruari popularity over time - boys
117 total births recorded since 2003 (Ruari as boys' name)
Ruari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ruari's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Ruari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
78 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 78 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ruari? ▼
133 babies have been named Ruari since 2004. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 2016 with 16 births.
When was Ruari most popular? ▼
Ruari was most popular in the 2010s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Is Ruari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ruari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 133 births, and as a boy's name it has 117 births.
How long has the name Ruari been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ruari since 2004 -- 19 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Ruari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ruah, Rua, Ruaa, Ruanshi, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ruari's data
- Ruari's decade-level peak was the 2010s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ruari
Nearby Names Like Ruari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ruari
Ruah Girl
#5772 180 births
Rua Girl
#9616 73 births
Ruaa Girl
17 births
Ruanshi Girl
#10255 17 births
Ruairi Girl
12 births
Compare Ruari side by side: Ruari vs Ruah Ruari vs Rua Ruari vs Ruaa
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ruari: Baby Name Since 2004 - 133 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ruari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ruari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.